Switchfoot, the social-conscious band, released its new video in honor of Civil Rights leader John M. Perkins‘ 80th birthday. Video of “The Sound” features clips of Perkins, along with black-and-white news clips of the Civil Rights Movement from the late 1950s-1970s.

I’m a Denver Post sports copy editor, who covers Christian music in my spare time. I’m a rocker at heart. Grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, The Who ... classic rock is what they call it now. I was introduced to Christian rock by my cousin, Sharon. My first Christian rock experience was Atlanta Fest when I saw this new group — Third Day — playing in front of about 50 people at an outdoor picnic area.